The ASCII Generator dotNET (ascgen2) is a 32-bit Windows text editor that will allow anyone to easily convert images into artwork created from text characters.

The ASCII Generator dotNET (ascgen2) is a 32-bit Windows text editor that will allow anyone to easily convert images into artwork created from text characters.

The ascgen2 provides all the image processing you should need for the conversions, allowing anyone to produce great results with a minimum of effort. Numerous innovations have been made to ensure the best possible output.

Features:

TE A unique system to quickly produce impressive conversions TE Conversions are now optimised for the specified font TE Create a text banner, created out of text characters TE Doubles as a text editor TE Convert from any: rla, rpf, pic, cel, cut, eps, fax, gif, jpg, jpeg, jpe, jfif, pcd, psp, pdd, psd, pbm, pgm, png, ppm, bw, rgb, rgba, sgi, tif, tiff, icb, tga, vda, vst, win, ico, emf, wmf, bmp, dib, rle, scr, pcc or pcx image TE Save to a TXT, RTF, or as a HTML Web Page created from a template TE Capture the source image directly from any TWAIN device TE Paste and convert an image from the clipboard TE Export the text image as a bitmap TE Crop the input picture TE Modify brightness and contrast TE Modify RGB colour levels TE Solarize the image TE Convert to greyscale using a choice of four different algorithms TE Edit the text by hand with all the usual text editing functions TE Apply various effects to the text TE Use your own character ramp or select from the most common ones TE Extensive options for tweaking the output TE Print the text image directly from the program TE Custom print preview/page layout hybrid TE Compiled as a stand-alone exe - no extra files requiredRelease notes: New ReleaseFull StyleCop ValidationFormConvertImage.cs- Rewrote all the output width/height code- Fixed conversion not happening after lock changed- Moved code out of form load and into the constructor- Refactored the widget creation code- Moved version checking into a separate class- Refactored text/background color checks- Fixed application getting stuck when losing focus on a colour preview- Fixed unselected image being converted when closing with a selected area- Changed to always show characters toolbar unless it is not needed- Prevented unnecessary update on valid characters change when they arenOCOt being used- Replaced image toggle menu button with a large one between the text and the image- Made the output image update while you are moving the selected area- Added right-click item and setting to toggle if output is updated while the selection changes- Changed fullscreen code to use a property- Moved switching the formOCOs orientation into a property [ ASCII Generator dotNET full changelog ]